Geotab ® is a global leader in IoT and connected transportation and certified “Great Place to Work™.” We are a company of diverse and talented individuals who work together to help businesses grow and succeed, and increase the safety and sustainability of our communities.
Geotab is advancing security, connecting commercial vehicles to the internet and providing web-based analytics to help customers better manage their fleets. Geotab’s open platform and Geotab Marketplace ®, offering hundreds of third-party solution options, allows both small and large businesses to automate operations by integrating vehicle data with their other data assets. Processing billions of data points a day, Geotab leverages data analytics and machine learning to improve productivity, optimize fleets through the reduction of fuel consumption, enhance driver safety and achieve strong compliance to regulatory changes.
Our team is growing and we’re looking for people who follow their passion, think differently and want to make an impact. Ours is a fast paced, ever changing environment. Geotabbers accept that challenge and are willing to take on new tasks and activities - ones that may not always be described in the initial job description. Join us for a fulfilling career with opportunities to innovate, great benefits, and our fun and inclusive work culture. Reach your full potential with Geotab. To see what it’s like to be a Geotabber, check out our blog and follow us @InsideGeotab on Instagram. Join our talent network to learn more about job opportunities and company news.
Who you are:
The Senior People and Culture Communications Specialist will focus on developing and executing strategies and initiatives that strengthen Geotab’s culture, amplifying the expertise and stories of employees to a wide range of audiences, and connecting and engaging Geotabbers across the globe.
What you'll do:
As the Senior Specialist, you will work closely with key business partners and executives across the company to provide best in class advice, program delivery and support. In your role you will both advise at a senior level and execute as they take a proactive approach to content and storytelling, creative thinking and problem solving. The Senior Specialist will also utilize data to inform and guide programs, including continuous improvement efforts and ease of access. Reporting and data storytelling are key to this role. You will work within a collaborative team environment across the Strategic Communications function and will support corporate initiatives including Town Halls, Monthly Newsletters, signature events, and special initiatives.
How you'll make an impact
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Provide specialized knowledge and expertise related to employee engagement and communications, and content development.
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Independently develop strategies and content for use within and external to the organization. This should be well researched and crafted with minimal input from managers or leaders.
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Work with a cross-functional team to support the development and execution of a comprehensive annual people and culture communications strategy and plan.
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Work independently with executive leaders across the organization to ensure consistent, relevant and timely delivery of all company-wide information.
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Collaborate across the organization to inform, test and develop/execute people and culture communications including change management initiatives.
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Develop and implement a robust metrics-based measurement program to guide, direct and change activities to maximize impact and benefit to employees.
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Review and create employee communications that inspire, inform and contribute to culture building including editor and publisher of internal newsletter; news updates, chat spaces, and similar.
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Project management of ongoing review processes addressing effectiveness of employee communications.
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Continuous learning of best practice trends to inform and develop effective new ways to engage with impact.
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Create and refine monthly reports for the team, executives and awards that help showcase a data driven approach to employee engagement and content development.
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Contribute to annual strategic planning and KPA development, advancing the mandate of the department.
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Represent the department on company initiatives including change management programs, communication review programs, organizational communications and similar.
What you'll bring to the role
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5-8 years experience in a communications role, preferably with experience in people and culture communications.
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Global experience is an asset.
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Bachelors in a related field or Post-Secondary Diploma/Degree. in Public Relations, Communications, Human Resources or Marketing or a related field highly valued.
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Diploma/Degree specialization in Public Relations, Communications, Human Resources or Marketing or a related field highly valued.
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Equivalent combination of education and/or work experience in related field may be substituted
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Highly strategic and creative mindset.
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High accuracy and meticulous attention to detail.
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Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
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Ability to work well with senior leaders; ability to build credibility and trust for professional knowledge and execution.
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Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
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Flexible and adaptable, able to embrace and champion change at short notice.
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Highly collaborative - works well with teams - an agile mindset and values the success of all team members; team player who is curious and willing to reach out across the organization to understand diverse perspectives and ways to communicate to a wide ranging audience.
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Excellent capability to manage confidential material, provide perspective and guide communications, along with inspiring the trust of company leaders.
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Strong project management skills; able to identify needs, develop effective solutions and manage projects through to completion.
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Flexible with an ability to multitask and pivot in light of change or ambiguity.
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Technical competence using software programs, including, but not limited to, Google Suite for business (Sheets, Docs, Slides).
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Experience in building and using dashboards, and data insights to inform and manage communications programs including reporting.
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Would benefit from experience using SalesForce Marketing Cloud.
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Would benefit from experience using Canva.
If you got this far, we hope you're feeling excited about this role! Even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply.
Please note: Geotab does not accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Geotab employees.
Why job seekers choose Geotab
Flex working arrangements
Home office reimbursement program
Baby bonus & parental leave top up program
Online learning and networking opportunities
Electric vehicle purchase incentive program
Competitive medical and dental benefits
Retirement savings program
*The above are offered to full-time permanent employees only
At Geotab, we have adopted a flexible hybrid working model in that we have systems, functions, programs and policies in place to support both in-person and virtual work. However, you are welcomed and encouraged to come into our beautiful, safe, clean offices as often as you like. When working from home, you are required to have a reliable internet connection with at least 50mb DL/10mb UL. Virtual work is supported with cloud-based applications, collaboration tools and asynchronous working. The health and safety of employees are a top priority. We encourage work-life balance and keep the Geotab culture going strong with online social events, chat rooms and gatherings. Join us and help reshape the future of technology!
We believe that ensuring diversity is fundamental to our future growth and progress and is an integral part of our business. We believe that success happens where new ideas can flourish – in an environment that is rich in diversity and a place where people from various backgrounds can work together. Geotab encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment processes and when people are hired. We will ensure the accessibility needs of employees with disabilities are taken into account as part of performance management, career development, training and redeployment processes. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information about our diversity and inclusion as well as accommodation policies and practices, please contact us at [email protected]. By submitting a job application to Geotab Inc. or its affiliates and subsidiaries (collectively, “Geotab”), you acknowledge Geotab’s collection, use and disclosure of your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Click here to learn more about what happens with your personal data.
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What We Do
Welcome to Geotab, the #1 commercial telematics company in the world. Geotab is a place where passion, creativity and innovation align. We are committed to advancing technology, empowering businesses and making the roads safer for everyone.
Geotab is the world’s leading connected vehicle company for fleets, providing open platform fleet management solutions to businesses of all sizes. Geotab’s intuitive, full-featured solutions are used by over 40,000 customers around the world to help them better manage their drivers and vehicles. With Geotab devices found in over 2 million vehicles, the company processes over 30 billion data points each day to provide insight into productivity, safety, fuel efficiency and more.
Geotab’s employees are essential to our success! We strive to put our employees first and are constantly seeking ways to improve workplace culture. Maintaining our unique culture is vital - after all, staff that enjoy their work environment are motivated to reach their full potential. Employee growth and development has long been the basis of our philosophy, as staff are encouraged to carve their own path within the expanding organization. Challenging the status quo and seeking creative ideas is what we do best.
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